Sock Monkey Tutorial

These instructions for a sock monkey pattern show you how to make a classic sock monkey with a step by step tutorial. Easy to make sewing project with lots of pictures and a pattern to download. Best of all, there is no sewing machine required!

What you need

Instructions

Here is the template for this sock monkey.

Template: There are 3-4 different templates for sock monkey pattern, you can choose any one from them. I used this template.

Step-1: First, you can iron the socks if needed. Then turn one of the socks inside out and flatten it so that the heel is centered, this sock will be used to make the body of the monkey. Now turn the other socks inside out and place it as usual, this will be used to prepare the other features of the monkey. Use a marker or pen to draw the patterns on the socks as shown in the template.

Step-2: Take the sock for the body part. You’re going to sew alongside the straight parallel lines between the legs as shown in the template. This is to create the monkey’s legs, starting about an inch or so from the heel (his bum). Once you’re done sewing the lines cut the straight line along the center of the legs to separate them. Make sure to keep a small opening between the legs and the bum for turning the right side out and stuffing.

Step-3: Now take the other sock and draw the required features on it as shown in the template. Carefully and neatly cut out the parts and sew along the sides of the hand, tail and ear parts. Each part should be sewed with their wrong side turned outside. And of course make sure to keep a small opening for all the parts as you’ll need to turn the right sides out and also you’ll need to fill them later.

Step-4: Once you’re done sewing all the parts carefully turn the right side out through the open ends. Flatten the pieces and check if the sewing is done neatly.

Step-5: Time to stuff the monkey body through the small opening between the legs and the bum. You can cut the hole a little bigger if you’re having trouble pulling him through, but try to keep it as small as possible. A chopstick or knitting needle can be helpful for pushing his legs out properly. Stuff the monkey to make it look as fluffy as possible but don’t over-stuff, in that case the stitches on the other side might show. Once done stuffing take needle and thread to stitch close the open end. Keep it nice and neat.

Step-6: Remember the heel of one sock that we’ve cut out from the sock? It will be used to make the monkey’s mouth. Start stitching the mouth part by centering it on the monkey’s head. Don’t stitch the entire mouth piece at once. Keep a small open end but keep the needle and thread intact without cutting it. Stuff the mouth piece through the open end and stop stuffing once the mouth part is fluffy enough. Stitch to close the open end, tie a knot and hide the loose end in the body.

Step-7: Use felt to make the mouth and eyes off the monkey. You can also use google eyes, they make the monkey look cuter. I used hot glue to attach the eyes and the mouth piece.

Hi there. I don’t think anyone owns the patent on Sock Monkeys – but each pattern is copyrighted to the person who creates it as each pattern can be different. If you use our pattern, it is copyrighted to us and is limited for personal use.

This pattern is not unique. The presentation and directions may be credited to the author, but the sequence and pattern have been around since forever. My mother made us sock monkeys exactly like this 60 years ago, and she taught her daughters how to make them for their own children. I am currently making a batch for my grandkids, and only checked this site and others to see if there was anything new. There isn’t. Many people are making them for sale for those who are too busy to make their own. Shelly’s directions and illustrations are excellent.

Dear Shellie, I’ve always loved sock-monkeys -! Never thought I would be making them myself till a friend printed me out your instructions; now I’ve made 5–they just keep getting better and let me tell you its good therapy-! Just wanted to thank you for caring enough to explain everything accurately. c.

I just finished making two sock monkey’s for my niece and nephew. This is by far the most complicated sewing project I have attempted but they turned out great! Thanks for the very easy to follow instructions!

Hi I got socks from you before and everyone loves thim.Ive got a grandaughter that wants one (monkey doll) about 5 feet tall.Do you have a pattern that big.?Thanks Karren Justice at karrenj@etv.net.Huntington Utah.84528

I like that you showed non-“traditional” socks. Have you thought of using the “wooly nylon” type of thread to accommodate the stretch of the socks? I haven’t tried it but it makes sense. Also to add a flex-type interfacing at points of stress, especially the groin , the arms and the head (and maybe the mouth and ears – anywhere a toddler would grab and pull). If you have a mini-iron, this would be the place to use it (or one of those pointy nose full size irons). If you make a pattern from the cut-up sock and can’t find that lovely fluffy sock (‘m stuck on that monkey) maybe you could find similar fabric and use the pattern you made from the cut up sock and use fluffy fleece and try from there.

thanks for the great idea, very creative my little girl it will be two in august, but she is very active, well i guess most of the kids when they start walking become like this, but for me she is my little monkey, so for her birthday i’m gonna make one like yours, gracias…. Juan

My sock monkeys have been very popular with my grandchildren and friends children, grandchildren,nephews,nieces etc. I am now just finishing my 7th ! I have sewn mine by hand as I found the fabric too stretchy to machine probably due to my ancient machine! Very clear instructions, thank you.

My grandkids are into the “zombie” phase. Of course some of my ideas haven’t help them! I can’t wait to take this basic pattern and convert and tweak it a bit to make some crazy zombie creatures! Thanks for the step by step 🙂

I JUST COMPLETED MY FIRST SOCK MONKEY AND MY 5 YEAR OLD GRANDSON LOVES HIS NEW FRIEND. I’M CURRENTLY WORKING ON ANOTHER ONE FOR MY 2 YEAR OLD GRANDSON. MY 9 YEAR OLD GRANDSON SAYS “THEY GIVE ME THE CREEPS” BUT I’M GONNA MAKE HIM ONE ALSO. THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL INSTRUCTIONS, SO EASY TO FOLLOW.

I made a sock monkey from this pattern last year for Christmas for my boyfriend, who is 44!! He loved it. My granddaughter saw it and wants me to make her one for this Christmas. Since I have 4 grandchildren, I guess I will be making 4!!! Thank you for the easy to follow pattern!! Shelley, from northern Minnesota!!

I just made my first sock monkey, thanks to you! He’s really cute, if a little crooked, and I’m just thrilled with how he turned out. The reason I made him is because I play the hurdy gurdy, a musical instrument associated (incorrectly) with monkeys. People are always asking me, “Where is your monkey?” Now I can point to this little guy! I’m “sewing impaired” so I really appreciate the clarity of the written directions and for the good photos. Thanks so much!

I had great fun making my marvelous sock monkey ‘Marvin’ . The instructions were clear and easy to follow even for a newbie to sewing. It took me more than 2-3 hours to piece him together but was well worth the effort. Thank you Kristine, for the excellent tuition and tips.

Thank you, Kristene! this is one of the best sewing and clearest tutorials I have see – and you showed each of the necessary steps – didn’t leave out anything or jump to another step. I appreciate the photo work – you must have spent time to set that up. I have written instructions for projects for my quilting group and I know how hard it is to include things, not assuming everyone knows something – but not be too detailed, either. thanks – Tricia Kane

I have just made my first sock monkey following these instructions. It was mostly easy to follow but I found some bits a little bit too technichal for me. To improve the website maybe add some arrows/labels to your pictures just to make it a little bit easier to follow!!! But otherwise it was great!!!

Thank you so much!! These instructions are exactly what I was looking for – easy to follow, illustrations and room for individuality!!! Made one without a sewing machine! Definitely think he’s going to be one of many – my 3 kids are already rummaging in their sock drawers for their favourite ones to make monkeys with!!! Thanks again 🙂

You’re the best! I’ve been looking for an easy pattern to replace my grandson’s sock monkey. I came across your instructions, complete with photographs and I can’t wait to get started. (He’s been so upset since his step-dad threw his away, citing 7 year olds don’t need comfort items anymore. I highly disagree and so did my daughter, citing she didn’t need his step-dad anymore)! Long live sock monkeys!

I am so glad that I was able to find this pattern. I have been looking everywhere and the instructions are so vage. These instructions are great and now you can really see how to make one and put them together. Thank you very much. I am sure my new grandson will enjoy it when he is old enough to play with it.

wow this looks like so much fun to make! I’m gonna change it a little, but only because I like cows more than monkeys! I’m thinking about making it as a gift for my little neighbor; he’s only two and LOVES things like these.

good directions. I ‘ve made a few. but my favorite was made by my aunt back in the ’50s for me. She made it out of the socks with the red heels (means my monkey had big red lips, and a reddened butt.,lol). But you should save the toe. You can roll the edges and make a stocking cap for your monkey, then stuff it and put it on his head and use a few stitches to sew it on. That’s what my monkey from the ’50s had. thanks for putting this online. I’m thinking about a little sock monkey for a little one year old grandniece.

Thank you for these great instructions, complete with photo’s. My children and I have made several of these together, passed on your site to grandmothers who want to make them with their grandchildren – and the best yet – are making as many as we can to take to an orphanage in Africa. It’s been a good fundraiser, as people have stepped up to ‘sponsor’ the monkeys and help provide the airfare to get there.

My first Monkeys name is “Frank Einstein” because he looks like frankenstein but he has a giant head probably to fit the brains in. I used knee high socks which gave Frank a massive tail and humungous forehead. Some adjustments on the next one to be had i think. Great instructions though. Thanks Heaps. 🙂

Before I had my sewing machine I was making these by hand, it definitely takes longer, but it also makes a great beginners sewing project. Make sure that you secure the arms, legs and tails well; kids tend to swing them around by them.

Thanks so much for these clear and detailed instructions!! I’m now on my third sock monkey and they all have different personalities and quirks. Your project is brilliant and definitely the best instructions online for sock monkeys that I have found. Your monkeys are lovely, thanks for your inspiring post!! x

Thank you so much for posting this online! I have been searching EVERWHERE on the internet for step by step tutorials to make a sock monkey, and this is the best, by far. My sock monkey was made with similar socks to yours, but because I had to sew it by hand (I’m not a very experienced sewer:P) my monkey turned out kind of retarted, but I love him to bits! Now trying to think of a name… Any ideas? 🙂

Well done instructions Very clear and precise. A head can also be be made by tying off with yard or a nylon (lots of people stuff them with old nylons). Does any one have any clothing patterns for girl and boy vests and skirts? My granddaughter and grand neice will love their project.

Almost finished my first monkey! I was worried about the arms being so much thinner than the tail, but it turned out all right, although next time i think i’ll make the tail thinner and leave more space for the arms. Thanks so much, wonderfully written instructions. 🙂

My little guy is really excited about this! I told him about my Grandma’s sock monkey that I so desperately wanted to take home from her house when I was his age. It was always there waiting for me, but I could never take it home. Now, despite my raw beginner skills, he is hopefully going to have his very own! Thanks for such a rookie-friendly instruction guide….wish us luck! Craig

I love my monkey! I made him out of hot pink socks with turquoise heels and toes and he is adorable. I am a first time sock monkey artist and I think I will use your wonderful tutorial to make holiday sock monkies for all of my friends next year. Thanks for such a clear and descriptive site!

omg!!! I have been wanting a sock monkey for ages cause they’re knit, and i love anything that has to do with string, so i made my own today with socks that were as skinny as a stick of bamboo, and they didnt have a heel so i had to get one from another sock, but i love my sock monkey so much!!!!!!

i have a sewing machine, but i never opened it so i had to open it and since im only 10, i had to sew it by hand.

and i could only used real stuffing on the body, so i had to use shredded tissue

This is fantastic. I have just made one for my not-so-little brother’s Christmas present (he’s 22!) as I was stuck for cash. As well as being a great toy they also look very fashionable and quirky – I think he’ll love it. And if he doesn’t, I’m keeping him!

Excellent, easy to understand instructions… thank you! A great, last minute, personalized and easy to make Christmas gift. 🙂 I am on my way to being a MONKEY QUEEN!!! … ahem… or maybe just someone who likes to make monkey shine.

thanks for the detailed instructions. the pattern with the socks leaves a little to be desired. also I agree about using cut up quilt batting. used that for the first one, his name is going to have to be “Lumpy.” got any ideas for the mountain of batting scraps? I am thinking maybe dog beds.

Such clear instructions for someone like me who has always loved the sock monkey but never been brave enough to try to make one! I have lots of patterns to knit one but having seen this one to sew with such clear instructions, i’m going to sew them instead. Guess what my 5 grandchildren will be getting for Christmas and/or birthdays??

Excellent monkey im making some for xmas instead of table gifts as i think these are more personal and thoughtful, ill leave you my email and you can email me so i can post u my monkeys I warn you tho i have never used a sewing machine and am rubbish at sewing but im willing to give it a go, yours are fantastic and the detail of how to make them is so helpfull x well done you x

Thanks so much for such easy understandable instructions. My first one was made with “recycled” socks. It turned out pretty good for a first time. Now I’m ready for the real thing. Everyone on my Christmas list is going to get one this year.

Made my first sock monkey today the first of many i am sure. i used a strong stretch stich to make the seams stronger and used quilting thread. my only slip up is i have one arm that thinner than the other so i reread your instructions and cant wait to do the next one . thanks so much for so much fun!

Thanks so much for these instructions. They were really easy to follow, I made my first Sock Monkey today in about 3 hours. He is so cute, only thing I did wrong was didn’t read to the end and sewed the eyes on without bringing the thread down to stitch the smile on the Sock Monkeys Mouth. I think I know what I can do though, next time I will know, we learn by our not reading the directions don’t we. LOL! Thanks again, it is a great project.

I found your website yesterday, and think the directions are really easy and well done, and have almost finished my first sock monkey! She will be for my 2-year old niece for Christmas. My 14-year old son now wants one! Great keepsakes though, and looking forward to making more 🙂 Thanks again!

Thanks for the time you spent creating & posting sock monkey instructions. I’ve had a difficult time finding affordable “red heel” socks so I love that you’ve made an alternate, adorable sock monkey. I found super cute Paul Frank socks on sale & canâ€™t wait to get started!

OK so it was pretty simple especially for a novice such as myself! Thank you and thanks for the pictures!! Patience is definitely a necessity. LOL! SOmething I am working on so this project was two fold! Thank you

I have made this, mater of fact my grandaughter and i made one 2 weeks ago, very good instruction, good job. Would like to know where to purchase the colored socks for the monkeys, can’t find them any where around here.

Great instructions. A group of ladies have made 12 sock monkey’s to donate to the hospital for kids in their Oncology Department. We were able to hand sew the whole monkey but it did take a little longer.

I LOVE this! Directions were so super simple, and the pictures help a ton for someone like me (visual). Made one for the neighbor girl. Now that I tested it will be making more tomorrow for all 6 of my kids and myself! Going to share this in my blog, linking back to you of course 😉

I made one, and he is sooooooooo cute! I used toe socks, so he looks a little strange…. I made him into a new species– the Flatface Anakee. His name is Sophocles. 🙂 i’m only eleven and not much of a sewer, but this was SUPER easy! I love it!

As a new stay at home mom I am finding all kinds of fun things to do with this sewing machine! Today when i found funky socks on clearance at Target I thought hmm I wonder if I can find a pattern online to make a sock monkey(for my little monkey) I CANT WAIT until she goes to bed tonight so I can go play with this!!! Thanks so much for posting!

I made one of these from another site a while back, i plan on making another few soon though and im glad i stumbled on this tutorial haha because its much easier to follow and helps with some things i had to do by imagination, thankyou 🙂

I made one at school and it was really fun and all of my friends made more at home but I can’t because I don’t have the guide so I don’t know what part of the sock is the tail or the arms or the mouth or the ears and I’m going to make some for my baby cousins

wow this was a great project it kept me awake from 3am to 7am!! my sock monkey is super cute it was worth it…but i had no scissors or a sewing machine!!! i did everything by hand i used a knife and thread & sewing needle!!! i cant wait to do another one!!! thanks for showing how to make a sock monkey…”Marcolina—long island, NY

wow this was a great project it kept me awake from 3am to 7am!! my sock monkey is super cute it was worth it…but i had no scissors or a sewing machine!!! i did everything by hand i used a knife and thread & sewing needle!!! i cant wait to do another one!!! thanks for showing how to make a sock monkey…”Marcolina—long island, NY

This looks great! I really can’t wait to try it. I just wish i had more interesting socks… Thank you soooo much! i now have something to do for summer vacation. This is awesome. Thanksss:) –Kitty, and btw: i live in the Philippines 😀

THIS…… IS…….SO………. AWESOME!!!!!! My hubby and I have been wanting to buy one, well actually several… but man are they expensive… I want one, he wants one and we want one for our daughter! 😀 and now… I can just make them!!! 😀 yes! Thank you so much for this!! too bad I don’t have a machine so all this is going to be made by hand…. but I don’t mind… I have lots of time… 🙂 Again… thank you so much…

thank you this will be an asome present for my brother or sister(we dont know what it is yet)as a first toy or doll.the first sock monkey i TRYED to do without help ended up in shreds and into the trash(not kidding)so thanx alot : ) : )

Thanks soooo much. I need a shower gift and a one year old bday present. This will be great gifts. Plus I know I can make a bunch of sizes for different size kids…and grown ups, too. Thanks again for the easy instructions!

My husband saw that car commercial on TV and has been dying for one of these. Thanks for the detailed instructions. My daughter and I are going to make him one from wool socks for father’s day. The only negative to these instructions is that they are a bit hard to read in places because of the line-paper background.

Love this pattern! I looked around for a while before settling on this one, but I’m working on my 12th monkey now… I’ve got numerous grandkids, nieces & nephews, & friends w/young children–not to mention to grown up kids that are now asking for one!

omg!! this was so simple!! the first time round i didnt have a sewing machine and used knee high socks – that took a couple of hours. I got a sewing machine for my bday and then sewed one using normal socks. that took 10 minutes! by the way – i am twelve. thankyou for the beautiful beautiful tutorial. THANKS AGAIN! .xx

I have several friends who want me to show them how to make a sock monkey. I made one several years ago with the red heel socks and he turned out really well. I sew, so it wasn’t difficult. They do take time, depending on how much of a perfectionist you are. Be prepared to spend some time getting the stuffing nice and smooth (unless you want a lumpy monkey). A chopstick comes in handy for this. For those of you who don’t sew, give this project a try and just keep practicing. Your first sock monkey probably won’t be perfect, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be charming. I love this sock monkey because it is made from non-traditional socks. Also the instructions are the best on the whole internet. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these step-by-step instructions and photos. They are so much better than the ones that come with the traditional socks. Hand made items are worth so much more than store-bought. There endless possibilities to make it “your own.”

great project! its perfect for my friends new baby! she’s going for a jungle themed nursery. this is a great personal touch for his room! i dried out lavender and camomile, stuffed it into some old stockings i sewed into a little pouch and added that into the stuffing :)…… i cross stitched the eyes though so he won’t try to eat the buttons….

This was fun and not even as hard as I thought! I used fuzzy socks, which I thought would make it more difficult, but they were actually VERY forgiving, so I didn’t have to make anything perfect. Thanks for the tutorial!

Thanx for this project info it is so easy and quick! I get bored when projects take a long time to finish and most of the time never end up finishing them but this is great you can do it in a couple of hours and then start a new one lol I love it!

Thank god I found this!!! I had been looking for a project like this!! The bad thing is that I have to use it for a project and I only had two days to do it, so I really don’t have time to make it!! I guess I’ll just have to use pictures, instead of the real thing! Now I have to do a summary on this thing which shouldn’t be this hard, but it is!! Well, thanks for the project!!! 😀

I made a sock monkey and i think that it is so cute! The pictures help so much. I’ve tried to do it on another site with no pictures but it seems very confusing. Thanks a lot Kristine! Your friend, Jessica

ok, so i’m not a big sewer. actually, i took it in 7th grade and didn’t know what the heck i was doing, but i could actually follow this, somewhat. it’s fairly simple. (except when it comes down to the hand sewing, but that’s just me.) i really want a sock monkey, and i thought it would mean more if i made it myself. over the summer, i might just make one. 🙂

Great instructions!!! It’s the start of Spring Break and I already have a 11year asking to do fun stuff! So I’m going to attemp this with two 11yr olds. They are very excited about making a sock monkey.

Great instructions!!! It’s the start of Spring Break and I already have a 11year asking to do fun stuff! So I’m going to attemp this with two 11yr olds. They are very excited about making a sock monkey.

My friends thought i was crazy for thinking sock monkeys were cute and my parents did too. Now i have my sock monkey i was never allowed to get because everyone else around me just did not see how adorable these little monkeys are! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Thank you so much for doing this. I have the gray and red sock pattern. But could never guite get what the pattern was trying to say. Now I got. Pictures sure make a diffrance for people like me who have to see it.Thanks Marge

finally a good hand made sock monkey i’ve been looking all over for cute sock monkey ever scince i saw the toyota advertisement with all of the toys on a night out on the town and the sock monkey gets a tatoo on his arm and i agree goolgley eyes make them look scary but atleast now i can stop asking my mom and make some for my friends thanks

This is really great, your instuctions were amazingly simple to follow. I have made my forst sock monkey and I am very proud of my work. Again, thank you for your help and thank you for being such a good instuctor, I will recommend this to all of my friends

My daughter who is 9 and myself both made these sock monkeys. Directions are very easy to understand. My daughter only required minimal help . We completed the project in 6 hours and had 2 completed monkeys. Thanks for the fantastic pattern and an afternoon of fun with my daughter.

I loved this sock monkey, I made about 13 of them, and took picture of monkey, and a story, and passed them on to another family. THen that familydoes the same thing. etc. After 1 year I asked that they be returned to see just how many adventures they had.. It should be neat….

Thank you thank you! I love your instructions and your finished monkey is fab. I’ve read loads about the elusive sock monkeys on crafting forums but have never attempted one as they look complicated (I’m a novice on the sewing machine!). Your pics and instructions sound managable so I’m itching to get home and give it a go. I’m 31 btw :o) but my little boy, who is two, would love one of these (with very well attached button eyes!) Thank you again, Lucy x

Awesome instructions – nice and simple .I did the whole thing in 4 1/2 hours by hand and ive never sewn before in my life…. it turned out pretty well for a first try! I used knee high socks and it worked really well , he just has really long limbs! FANTASTICAL! ( I am only 11 btw)

This project is great!!!! When sewing the limbs, you really want to sew the limb that you are using more than once so it will stay! :] I’m 10, and I had a great time doing this with my mom.I think that you should try making this sock monkey too!!!!!

omg!! I just LOVE my sock monkey. The instructions are so easy to follow and so much easier then the other sock monkey insructions on other websites. I didn’t even have to ask my mom on what the instructions meant.

i never knew were to get the instructions and i really wanted to get or make a monkey sock doll. this helped alot! i also loved that it had pictures. (i’m kinda a visual learner.) these will also make some really good christmas and hannaka presents!

This is fabulous! I’m using it for a second time to make a second monkey friend. The instructions are easy to follow, and the pictures are clear. All the little parts that might get tricky are carefully explained and visually documented. HINT: You can use the extra sock toe to make a hat for your monkey. Just turn it inside out, pinch the open end of the toe piece closed in a bunchy shape, and stitch it closed. Turn it right side out and your monkey is stylin’.

I’m so glad that I came across your tutorial! My boyfriend is overcome with joy at the Sock Monkey Army that I’m making him at the moment. So far there’s BW Bush (Distract-o-mime), Ninja, Mad Scientist, Mutant Monkey (Kevin) and Zombie!

I love this project and just finished one by hand (thank you ladies that mentioned doing it by hand otherwise I would have never thought of it!) Something that I changed was I filled the arms and legs with rice. I was running short on stuffing but also it adds some nice weight. If you do use rice though you have to sewing off the area you used the rice so it doesn’t mix with the stuffing. This really is a great project although I am having a little trouble attaching the arms if anyone has any extra tips for this that would be great!

I’ve now made 3 monkeys by hand and have another one requested :0) I made my husband a tiny weeny monkey from our son’s baby socks, and have done some slightly bigger ones from toddler socks. They are great !!

Thank you so much, your instructions were great. I sewed mine by hand (too lazy to get out the sewing machine) and finished it in one evening. I was shocked by how great it turned out! It is going to be a present for my dad (I used his old socks), but I think I’ll make another one for my daughter for Christmas.

this is so easy! i’m not a seasoned sewer and it was perfect for me. easy to follow and turned out pretty adorable! can’t wait to make more! thanks for posting this. it was extremely quick i actually did it all by hand because i don’t have a sewing machine and it took me about 1 1/2 hours which was great because we last minute decided to go to a child’s birthday party and – so i made it on the way! 🙂

Just bought one at a craft fair and love it so much I WANT TO MAKE SOME. Thanks for this. I can’t wait for the shops to open to get some socks! Very nicel laid out project that should be easy to follow.

My father passed away in Nov. of 2008 and when we cleaned out his dresser I found alot of socks he hadn’t worn, so I had the idea of making a sock monkey out of them. I thought it was a great way to keep him close to my heart. I had a sock monkey when I was a kid. So alot of memories I will have with this sock monkey. This is a wonderful idea for me. Thank you so much.

I have followed your directions and just made few slight changes to the monkey face like adding some nostrils and used embroidery stitch for the eyes to make it safe and cute. My daughter loves the monkey and I do to. Thanks for the awesome instructions.

ARGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! This is soooo amazing! I made them once before with my bezzie using knee socks, but it looked weird! Now I have used plain white short socks! I tlooks soooo good I am going to have to make my friend an early 13th birthday present!!!!!! I now have a HUUUUUUGE collection of home made sock monkeys! Thank you sooo much, the instructions are AMAZINGLY AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I am going to go off and make some more!!!!!!!! Bye! Anna Curran Age 12 England!!!!! xxxxx :p

This is an awesome tutorial! It is so clear and easy to follow! I made my first sock monkey this afternoon and am planing on making many more and selling them! My mom was a bit iffy @ first but then I finished and she was blown away by the sheer cuteness of it! The sock pattern was the icing on the cake though… It had I’m too sexy written in big hearts all over the monkey! LOLL!

I haven’t made this yet, but it seems very easy to understand. I plan on starting it as soon as I find some socks with different coloured heels. I wonder if it would work with little kid or baby socks?

it was okay but a lot of reading and not enough pictures but it is very well described and it is cute but i do like the way the pictures are clear and esay to understand thanks for creating this page liked it alot hope you make more and thanks a million!.

This is a great project, and well done with the stripes. I made these 27 years ago, my daughter took this monkey everywhere she travelled, even around the world.She often brought it home for “surgery” to mend the holes.I hope your kids love thiers too!KLK

Love this, I now have to go out and buy loads of stripey socks just for monkeys. Addictive and sooo cute. oh & the advertising doesn’t bother me one little bit – the instructions are clear enough to read so to the grump who didn’t like them – go away

Pulled out my sewing machine for the first time in seven years and made my first sock monkey using these instructions. These instructions are straight forward and easy to follow. Had a blast making my sock monkey!

ilove stuff animals so this is a good idea to do with my children it also gives veary good instructions with pics to show what your doing and an idea for you guys is make a family … IT ALSO WORKED OUT GREAT !!!!!!!!!

Very clear instructions! Im very proud of my self for making my wonderful sock monkey. And im a bigginer so this was the first thing i have made. Anybody can make this if they try and im only 13 years old.

i love how simple your instructions are!!! i got a sock monkey kit for christmas and made it yesterday. only thing is that the directions where unclear. i wish i had got on this site before i made my sock monkey with those terrible instructions!! thanks!

I found your instructions to be very simple and fun to read (you have a cute sense of humor). I am attempting to make one soon. Thanks so much for the time you put into these instuctions! They are great!

WEll i like the idea for a bra purse! I just went out and bought tons of new bras in multy colors. I can’t wait to start. First, I am going to make some for all my neighbors and Garden Club! oh my gosh you guys inspired me. Thanks a million!

Ive always wanted to have one of these little buddies but they are so expensive, I made one yesterday for my friend it was cheap and turned out great! even for sewing it by hand. thanks so much the photos were extremley helpful

My mom and i don’t have a sewing machine anymore. I would pay you to make a sock monkey, i have always wanted one and the reason why we haven’t bought one is because they look retarded but i’m going to beg my mom to help me make one. This is so cute!

This is a really fun idea which is not to difficult – great for those who have little experience with a sewing machine. The instructions are quite clear, and photographic documentation of every stage is a great help. I’ll make one for my baby cousin! BM

extermely cute monkey! me and my little sister are going to mke one soon. she is only 5 and i am 13. of course i’ll do the sewing. excellent pics! only one confusing part is the eyes, but my mom is good at sewing and can help us on that one.

I enjoyed the directions and found the pictures very helpful. Also very easy to personalize with different colors and patterns of socks! My sock monkey is more pink, white, and black plaid. Very adorable!

i enjoyed the projects i’m 12 years old and it was very easy to do. It took me 3 and a half hours for my first try but my second only took 1 and a half. I used the extra toe part to add color to my sock money, His name is Scott (btw) gr8 instructuions!!!

I found this pattern about a year ago, and I’ve been making monkeys like crazy. I think I’ve made 15 or 16 now… I’ve been giving them away as birthday presents, and everybody has LOVED them. Thank you so much for the great pattern and the inspiration

Awsome Project! I’m 12 uears old and had NEVER used a sewing machine and this project did not take long at all and the turn out was great! Good idea to show pictures they were very helpful! Will show to all of my friends!!! Good Job!! 🙂

thank you, thank you, thank you! i have wanted to start making sock animals but didn’t want to have to buy the expensive red heel socks – now i have a pattern to make ’em out of really cute colored socks! thanks again!

omg this sock monkey is absolutely adorable and quite easy i am seven years old and he instrustions were very easy for me to follow as well as being able to sew it by hand i will definetley keep making sock monkeys for a long time! Thx

i am making one of these for a baby shower. me my mom and aunt are making the mommy to be homemade crafts like blankets and pillows so i thought of something nobody would think of!! a sock monkey doll!!

WONDERFUL craft. Spent a weekend teaching my 7th gr Scouts how to make these. We had a wonderful time and everyone’s was so unique. Only advise I have is don’t buy cheap socks/watch the length of your arms/legs/tail. Have fun!!!

very good pictures, and i agree that not being totally square and even makes a TRUE sock monkey. after all these are children’s toys, thrifty and ingenious making the most out of what you have, the modern corn silk doll

this is a really cute thing to make… you can make them for birthdays and just for fun! but the only thing i dont get what to do is how to sew on the ears, legs, arms and tail… that just doesnt make sense to me… the raw edge??? what does that mean?

im not sure if sum1 like me could make one but im gonna try i think i will make myself three a hippy one a lazy potbelly one and one named socko w/ cool light up sox(after icarly)!!!!!! thanks this will be ahmaaaazing

I have been searching everywhere for very detailed instructions to make a sock monkey as I am not a seasoned sewer and THANK GOD I found yours. Thanks so much for taking the time to make each step understandable and doable! And the pictures are great!